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Physical Therapist Assistant - MCR Health Bradenton

Physical Therapist AssistantFull-Time

Listed compensation

$30-$40/hr

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Job Description

Integrity Rehab Group is an industry leading therapy management company that partners with physician practices across the nation. We are excited to announce a NEW partnership with MCR Health, and plan to be a preferred Outpatient Therapy service provider to the Bradenton, FL community starting in January 2027.

To further support the needs of this community we are looking to add a Physical Therapist Assistant to our team that is committed to providing a remarkable patient experience through advancing our vision of coordinating patient-centered care with an emphasis on comprehensive evidence-based treatment.

This is enhanced through building integral relationships with our physician partners. Together, we strive to provide exceptional patient outcomes and a positive atmosphere for patient healing while promoting a collaborative and supportive work environment.

Company Benefits

  • Competitive hourly rate $30-40/hour
  • Annual continuing education benefit $1500, Free MedBridge subscription, and flexible work schedules
  • A comprehensive benefits package with PTO, holiday pay, health/pharmacy/dental/vision, 401k match
  • Opportunities for physician interaction including clinic shadowing and surgery observation
  • Therapy license renewal reimbursement
  • Leadership development coursework and mentorship
  • Life Insurance: will cover 1 x your base salary
  • Voluntary Short –Term and Long-Term Disability insurance available

Employee Assistance Program that provides support, resources, and information for personal and work-life issues

Requirements

  • Current or pending Florida PTA license
  • Graduate of an accredited physical therapy assistant program

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Upstream Rehabilitation is an Equal Opportunity Employer that strives to provide an inclusive work environment where our differences are celebrated for the value they bring to our communities, our patients and our teammates. Upstream Rehabilitation does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, gender (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, age, disability, veteran status, or other status protected under applicable law.

Key Responsibilities

The Physical Therapist Assistant will provide patient-centered care through comprehensive evidence-based treatment. They will collaborate with physician partners to ensure exceptional patient outcomes and a supportive healing environment.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure

Key Skills

Clinical documentationPatient assessmentCollaborative careCommunication

Physical Therapist Career Context

In Florida, the Physical Therapy weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$91k (620 salary observations; 3,744 listings), vs ~$94k nationally (12,992 salary observations; 63,762 listings). Monthly aggregates cover 2026-01-01 through 2026-11-01; these are not the modal's selected comparable-job medians.

The cost-of-living index for Florida is 103.4 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$73k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $70k in an average-cost state. 58.1% of Florida clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

What does the Physical Therapy market look like in Florida?
MeasureThis jobMarket
Florida vs national$91k median in Florida$94k nationally (−3%)620 state / 12,992 national salary observations
Cost-of-living adjusted pay~$70k in purchasing powerFlorida index 103.4 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Physical Therapy listings in Florida1,393 active21,858 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Sign-on & loan repaymentnot statedFlorida Physical Therapist listings: 20% state a sign-on bonus (median $10k) · 9% offer loan repayment1,000 active listings, Nov 2026
New Physical Therapy listings7,752 in the last 30 days4,473 the 30 days before (+73%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Physical Therapy pay trend+1.6% vs prior quarter—through Oct 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index, BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Nov 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

Location & Logistics

Florida has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states. At the posted ~$73k midpoint, that is roughly $3k–$5k a year versus a typical 4–7% state rate.

Top PTA Jobs

3 matches · ranked by pay
#1

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$32-$38/hr
#2

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Quincy Medical Group · Quincy, Illinois

$25-$37.5/hr
#3

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$34.88-$41.04/hr
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Work-life snapshot

median 4.8this job 4.8
Better work-life than 50% of Physical Therapist Assistant listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 4,946 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

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About Upstream Rehabilitation

Hospitals and Health Care
1,001-5,000 employees

Benefits & Perks

Competitive hourly rate $30-40/hour
Annual continuing education benefit $1,500
Free MedBridge subscription
Flexible work schedules
PTO and holiday pay
Health/pharmacy/dental/vision
401k match
Therapy license renewal reimbursement

Living in Bradenton

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$403k
Typical market rent
$1,768/mo
Residents’ average commute
25 min
State income tax
None
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Sep 2026), Zillow market rents (Sep 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.